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Criminal justice - law lessons for Microsoft Word
Info Reading Text - Crime and Psychology: 8 Notorious Serial Killers in History
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about 8 of history's most notorious serial killers. Includes information on Harold Shipman, Belle Gunness, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, and H.H. Holmes. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech: Hate Speech (no prep/sub plans)
This article summarizes the history of "hate speech" what it is, what it protects, what is not protected, and court cases that helped to define this. This is a great way to introduce or review this topic! Makes for a great substitute teaching plan, homework, or in small group activity! All information comes from legaldictionary.net. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Freedom of Speech Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Info Reading Text - Crime: OJ Simpson is Acquitted (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article about the dramatic arrest, trial, and acquittal of OJ Simpson in the double murder case. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan, or extra credit. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Crime and Forensics - 4th Amendment: If Google can have your data, can police?
An informational text article about the 4th Amendment and an individual's right to privacy in the digital age. Also included is information about retrieving information from crime scenes. The information is from aetv.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, sub plan or discussion starter! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
Frederick Douglass Primary Source Worksheet: Escape From Slavery
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Frederick Douglass and his escape from slavery. I use this worksheet to help students better understand slavery and the early life of Frederick Douglass.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fdoug.htmClick here to visit the w
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5th - 12th
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Introduction to Criminology- A four to five week course
Updated August 2021 with working current links. Please re-download the unit if you purchased it previously. This unit presents a complete overview of criminology and includes daily lessons (along with articles, materials, and web quests) games and activities and three short assessments. Everything needed to teach the introduction tocriminology is present in the unit and students in grades 8-12 would be appropriately and actively engaged in the activities, readings, and supplementary materials.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plessy vs Ferguson Separate but Equal Background and Decision (Primary Source)
This homework or classwork activity gives students an opportunity to learn about the landmark US Supreme Court decision Plessy v Ferguson. It works great for a flipped classroom when you want students to have the background and a general understanding of the material before you can discuss it in class. Also works great for a homework or review after covering the material.This two-page sheet has all of the information that students need to know and covers the stuff that not all history books wi
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8th - 12th
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Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #2 (no prep/sub plans)
This bundle contains 23 articles and 1 activity for your forensics classes. Articles include information about how different forensic investigators work, their methods, and crimes they have solved. Each article is a great discussion starter, research article, or homework activity.To make these assignments even more engaging, I have included my assignment "Author's Purpose".Please be aware that the subject matter in these articles is disturbing and is not for younger students. Please read, and if
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9th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Crime and Forensics: Our Fascination with Serial Killers
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the fascination many people have with serial killers, and the psychology behind it. A great discussion starter, research article, or homework activity.To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-pre
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime, Forensics and Psychology Bundle #1 (no prep/sub plans)
CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
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3rd - 6th
Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: Juries (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about the role of juries in a criminal court case. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, americanbar.org. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
War on Drugs and Mass Incarceration
Students learn all about America's "War on Drugs" and the mass incarceration of people of color while reading this modified interview of Michelle Alexander, the author and activist leading the charge to educate and reform. Here students read 10 questions and Alexander's 10 responses. As they read, they answer the same interview questions on a different worksheet, but in their own words, in an attempt to synthesize the concepts and prove their comprehension. Afterwards, I have students meet in pa
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8th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: Criminal Trials (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about how criminal court trials are conducted, focusing on the rights of criminals. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, criminalfindlaw.com. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Info Reading Text - The FBI's first big case: The Osage Murders (no prep/sub)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the Osage murders, the first major case handled by the FBI, and the prejudice with which the case had been handled previously. Works well as an assignment about the FBI, or as a study of the Native American-White American relationship in the 1920's. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspaytea
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8th - 12th
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Argument Essay (38 Who Witnessed Murder Didn't Call Police)
Students will enjoy engaging in this argument essay by reading an article about how thirty-eight witnessed a murder, yet did not call the police. They will then work with their group to form their argument and defend it during a class discussion. This writing assignment is ideal for not only E/LA students, but for a Criminal Justice class as well!
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Civil Rights Research Paper
Students will research a key event or person from the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn about valid sources and how to write a research paper. I give students three weeks to write their papers, but only allow five class days for research and learning how to write a research paper. The Civil Rights Movement is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual events and people. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your class. Spe
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: American History Research Papers Collection
SPY CASE activity: Rosenberg espionage trial. Cold War
Fun and engaging activity where students take on roles in the criminal case against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for intent to commit espionage. Students will research Cold War relations between the US and the Soviet Union and learn the basics of criminal justice as they play the part of prosecutors, defense attorneys and jury members; deciding the fate of the accused. Included is a Word document with research paper guidelines, role descriptions for criminal case and criteria for grading.
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7th - 12th
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Trial by Jury Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the process of trial by jury. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on government or criminal justice. The worksheet helps students understand how rare jury trials are in the United States. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so studen
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Psychology: Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers
Product DescriptionClick here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the psychological differences and similarities between serial killers and mass murders. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 Please be aware that the subject matter in thi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Crime and Forensics: Serial Killer Bundle
Great Depression 1930s Primary Source Worksheet: Bonnie and Clyde
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Bonnie and Clyde and their murderous rampage during the 1930s.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bonnieandclyde.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source document is labeled (Shoot-out with Bonnie and Cly
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5th - 12th
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Forensic Factor: Lasting Impressions | Forensic Fingerprint Evidence
This Cornell style worksheet goes along with the forensics documentary show Forensic Factor: Lasting Evidence parts 1-3. Altogether, the three videos are between 40-45 minutes in length and their main topics are as follows:Part 1: Ear printsPart 2: Footprints, Shoe prints, FingerprintsPart 3: AFIS, Fingerprints, and Bite marks There is a separate, 11-question worksheet for each of the three videos. The first ten questions are lower order questions geared to keep students focused on the video
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE Forensic Science Bundle
Info Reading Text - What are Miranda Rights? (no prep/sub plans)
This article summarizes the history of Miranda rights and their use today. This is a great way to introduce or review this topic! Makes for a great substitute teaching plan, homework, or small group activity! All information comes from legaldictionary.net. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #28 - Due Process of Law
Civil War Webquest: New York City Draft Riots
Civil War Webquest: New York City Draft RiotsStudents will gain knowledge about the New York City Draft Riots by completing an internet-based worksheet. The New York City Draft Riots Webquest uses an amazing website created by the University of New York.http://www.virtualny.cuny.edu/draftriots/Intro/draft_riot_intro_set.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 70 questions and is a great way to introduce or go into greater detail about the New York City Draft Riots. An answer she
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Irish Potato Famine and Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Info Reading Text - Jury Duty: How are Jurors Selected (no prep/sub plans)
Do you need an assignment to give while you are out on jury duty, or a supplement to teach about juries? This reading is perfect! This is a short article about the jury selection process. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, criminal.findlaw.com, under their criminal procedure tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Jury Duty Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
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